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Electric Power
Technology
Program Objectives
The Casper College Electric Power Technology Program provides
students the opportunity to:
Earn a two-year associate of applied science degree or a
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one-year certifi cation in electric power technology
Acquire a position, after graduation, as a power plant operator
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Gain hands-on experience through “work shadowing” with qualifi ed
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operators at a local power plant
Use new, $100,000, state-of-the-art power plant simulator and
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steam trainer to get the “feel” and reality of a working plant
In today’s modern environment, we often take the fl ip of a light
switch for granted. Nevertheless, with this simple gesture, we are
connecting to a vast system that includes the elements of people,
electric lines, and generating equipment. Power plant operators, who
are responsible for the machinery that generates electricity, are a vital
part of this industry.
Dick Burnett
Neil and Doris McMurry
Career Studies Center, 107
307- 268-3066
dburnett@caspercollege.edu
Points of Pride
Free tuition, books
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and supplies through
2009-2010
U.S. Dept. of Labor Grant
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funding
Instructors with 30+ yrs.
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experience each
New hands-on lab
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equipment
Employment opportunities:
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Power plants need
graduates to staff existing
and new plants being
built, starting at approx.
$53,000 per year
Field trips weekly to Dave
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Johnston Power Plant
to train with qualifi ed
operators
Partnerships with
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Pacifi Corp, Wyoming
Workforce Center, and
Natrona County School
District
Pacifi Corp, as a partner
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in program, provides
instruction and speakers
from the Dave Johnston
Power Plant
Electric Power Technology
Major Requirements:
Curriculum: Electric Power Technology
Employment opportunities
Graduates will have excellent career opportunities as power plant operators.
Approximately 50 percent of current employees at Wyoming power plants will
retire in the next 10 years, resulting i